Municipal Liaisons are local volunteers who help organize NaNoWriMo groups in their hometowns. Being an ML can be serious work, but it's also a lot of fun. I mean, what could be more rewarding than the undying love, devotion, and gratitude of your fellow writers? (Besides finishing a novel in 30 days, of course.) If you'd like to become an ML for your area, read on...
Here’s who we're looking for:
- Over 18 years old -- we know our younger crew is full of boundless energy and great ideas, we just don’t want to be the reason you don’t get into college.
- Have done NaNoWriMo before -- writing a novel in 30 days is insane; writing a novel in 30 days while trying to wrangle a posse of itinerant novelist is, well, more insane. We just prefer you know what you’re getting into with the first NaNoWriMo before you sign-on to ML for the second.
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Commit to the whole 30 days -- if you sign up, we need you to show up. And not just for the kick-off party. We need people who aren’t going to fade into the background as soon as the word count gets tough. Your fellow writers are depending on you.
- Coordinate meetings and events -- kick-offs, TGIO parties, weekly write-ins.
- Answer every email -- don’t know the answer? Ask me.
- Moderate your regional forum -- you’ll be reading it anyway… all you need to do is make sure people play nice. And if they don’t, gently remind them of the rules of conversation.
- Engage in some light fundraising -- whether you post a link in your Regional Lounge, send out an email to participants, or pass around a cup at write-ins, your fundraising efforts help keep NaNoWriMo churning out the magic.
- Reach your 50,000 words -- okay, we can’t hold you to that, but it’s much easier to be a role model to your troops when you actually accomplish the task.
- Whatever else floats your boat -- hound local press for coverage, work with local schools, you know, over-achieve.
Does your region already have a Municipal Liaison? Check the ML Contact Form and see!
Still interested? Sweet! Fill out our Prospective Municipal Liaison Questionnaire.
Are you a returning ML interested in another year of liaising? Go to the Returning ML Questionnaire.